Night at the Races

7–10 p.m., Dining Alcove, Student CenterCheer your favorite horse to the finish line at our indoor horse racing event. Join us for all the thrills and excitement of an authentic “Night at the Track.” The Winner’s Circle indoor horse racing features miniature horses and a “live” announcer “calling” the races. Participants will be given an official racing program sheet upon their arrival at the race and all winning “payoffs” are made in “play money” and “raffle tickets.” Prizes, free food, and beverages.RSVP required

Sailesh

10 p.m., Bernardine Lecture HallVoted by MTV Europe “The Best Hypnotist in the World,” Inside Edition calls him “The Best Hypnotist on the Planet!” and Europe’s POP TV says his show is “ridiculously brilliant.” His high energy, improv, comedy, and inclusion of students as the hypnotic stars are what make the show unforgettable. Free snacks and drinks.RSVP required

Catholic Mass

4 p.m., Sacred Heart Convent Chapel

Movie Time—G-Force

5 p.m., Bernardine Lecture HallEnjoy the smash hit, G-Force, along with free food, drinks, and raffle prizes. This movie, about a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that takes on a mission for the US government is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.RSVP required

Murder Mystery Dinner—Pasta, Passion, and Pistols

6:30–9:30 p.m., Physical Education CenterBon Giomo! We are here in Little Italy at La Sperenza, one of New York City’s most renowned Italian eateries. The restaurant sits on a quiet, tree-lined street and it usually has a peaceful clientele. Four nights ago, however, it was the scene of a murder! Join us in solving this mysterious murder. Prizes to the winners.This killer event begins with a reception from 6:30–7 p.m., followed by a dinner of: Caesar salad, garlic breadsticks, Foccacia crusted chicken, pasta with vodka sauce, green beans almondine, assorted desserts and beverages.Cost: $25 per person (This dinner is not included on the student meal plans—students attending must buy tickets.)

Hasan Minhaj

10 p.m. Bernardine Lecture HallHasan Minhaj is a stand up comedian from San Francisco. He has performed at the Laugh Factory, Cobbs, Punchline, Improv, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and countless other venues. As a writer, producer, and director, Hasan won top honors at AT&T’s Campus Moviefest, the world’s largest student film festival, for Jon Archer: Red, White, and Blood. In summer 2008, he won Sierra Mist’s Best Comic Standing competition and opened for national headliners such as Pablo Francisco, Bobby, Lee, Gabriel Iglasias, and Katt Williams at the Wild 94.9 Comedy Jam—one of the nation’s largest comedy concerts. A staple in San Francisco’s booming comedy scene, Hasan has worked with some of his favorite comics, including Russell Peters, Daniel Tosh, and Robin Williams. He currently hosts his own stand-up sketch show at the San Francisco Punchline, where he showcases stand-up and video sketches from his production company, Callbox Productions. Free snacks and drinks.RSVP required

Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles
from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern
Pennsylvania.

Enrollment: 3,000 students attend Alvernia including 1,500
traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780
graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.

Faculty: Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields, and supportive mentors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Most classes are 20 students or fewer.

Athletics: NCAA Division III, member of the Commonwealth
Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and
member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 8 men’s and 10 women’s
intercollegiate sports.